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Many people seem to confuse democracy and capitalism. Some seem to think that capitalism defines our system of government. However, our governance is based on democratic principles, including the importance of voting. Capitalism is about economics, not governing.

She recently caught up with us to share her thoughts on Adelphi’s impact on the community, how giving back is part of the mission and why personalized education is their hallmark.

“An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that their private information should be just that—private—and not for sale without their knowledge."

Among the more alarming of the study's findings: 50 percent of respondents said they feel unsafe, nearly two-thirds reported experiencing discrimination in the past year, and perhaps most noteworthy, 93 percent reported that election-year Islamophobia had “some to extreme” negative impact on theirs and their family's lives.

Long Island’s biggest export is its college students, the old joke goes, but the region has more than a dozen institutions where students can earn degrees in virtually any field of study. From small specialty colleges to large research universities, there are plenty of options for students to stay local. Many of LI’s colleges and universities have dorms that allow for students to transfer here from elsewhere. But matching a student with the right school can be a daunting task. Here to make the process of deciding easier is the Press’ Ultimate Guide to Long Island Colleges and Universities:

"I want to make sure that Adelphi is a name that’s known around the country," she said.

Enrique Iglesias and Pittbull, The Charlie Daniels Band, Mobb Deep, Sinbad, United Ink tattoo festival and more!

Saturday marks a century since the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, which sparked the First World War.

“Our point was that if you continue to create more surface parking lots you give up all the economic activity in that community.”

Nearly 50 fraternity members are fasting 24 hours before the big game to raise money, awareness and food donations for Island Harvest.